althepal

Albert1690

Would anybody happen to know if instead of connecting the transmitter to a PC, it can be connected to the HDMI output of, let's say, an Xbox or Blu-ray player (assuming that the USB connection is only for power input and it can be connected to ports on the Xbox or Blu-ray player as well)? I have a projector and it's such a hassle to move my Xbox or Blu-ray player and get them connected to enjoy games or movies, so this would be perfect if it worked that way.

kimcheesan

If you're thinking of using a DisplayPort-->HDMI adapter, then maybe. You'll probably get video, and might/might not get sound. But your chances are better than trying to make it out of Vegas in the black.

kimcheesan

Albert1690 wrote:Would anybody happen to know if instead of connecting the transmitter to a PC, it can be connected to the HDMI output of, let's say, an Xbox or Blu-ray player (assuming that the USB connection is only for power input and it can be connected to ports on the Xbox or Blu-ray player as well)? I have a projector and it's such a hassle to move my Xbox or Blu-ray player and get them connected to enjoy games or movies, so this would be perfect if it worked that way.

As long as it has an HDMI port and a USB port (to provide power to the transmitter), then it should work.

slmccormick

If you're thinking of using a DisplayPort-->HDMI adapter, then maybe. You'll probably get video, and might/might not get sound. But your chances are better than trying to make it out of Vegas in the black.

MacBook Pros started having audio over display port/HDMI around late 2009. I have a mid 2009 MBP and barely missed it. That's the only reason I remember this.

Edit:
On the MBPs it's mid 2010. Here is the knowledge base article. It was late 2009 for the iMacs.

madpoet

shondra15

I've been wanting one of these ever since I first saw Woot post a refurb for I believe $100 a little while back. Not wanting a refurb and not wanting to spend the extra to get a new one off of Amazon, I'm glad I waited because this is a great deal. Currently $124.99 on Amazon.

sagce

I have a model from 2 years ago - bought it a Sam's and they sold out within days and never got any more - I have my house as wireless and bluetooth as possible - making another t.v. wireless with this model-take it at this price -

pnixon

ksheeha1 wrote:I agree. I use my Roku with Playon to stream media from my computer. It also works with Plex.
It's less expensive and does more.

I have a Roku and sure wish it had a YouTube channel - mostly for music video performances. Is Playon a software program that would expand its capability to watch YouTube on my TV? That would be too cool.

cpone

This thing seems rather useless. Sounds like you can accomplish the same exact thing with just a regular HDMI Cable and a wireless keyboard and mouse. This would make infinitely more sense if it connected to your home server and streamed movies from there without it having to take up an HDMI slot from your server.

pnixon

pnixon wrote:I have a Roku and sure wish it had a YouTube channel - mostly for music video performances. Is Playon a software program that would expand its capability to watch YouTube on my TV? That would be too cool.

Playon's website has answered my question, but I don't want to pay monthly for their service. Is Plex free? And does the same stuff?

roboballs

Why do they tout this only for watching what's on a PC when connections are HDMI? Doesn't it just throw any content from an HDMI source to the receiver plugged into an HDMI display? I would think using this off a cable box would be at least as useful as a PC. Am I missing anything or would that work fine?

wolke

roboballs wrote:Why do they tout this only for watching what's on a PC when connections are HDMI? Doesn't it just throw any content from an HDMI source to the receiver plugged into an HDMI display? I would think using this off a cable box would be at least as useful as a PC. Am I missing anything or would that work fine?

the dongle part needs usb power. not all set top boxes have a usb port. of course, you can power it separately, but it makes less sense if you need a wire.

holmesla327

tankertux wrote:You can stream content from a laptop to Roku via Plex (plexapp.com). The server installs on your laptop, while Roku has a channel client to access media served by your laptop.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the big difference between this and a ROKU w/Plex is that you have to have the content on your computer to be able to stream it to the ROKU. While this will basically allow your TV to become a monitor for your laptop/computer thus enabling you to stream online content without downloading it.

roboballs

wolke wrote:the dongle part needs usb power. not all set top boxes have a usb port. of course, you can power it separately, but it makes less sense if you need a wire.

Ah, I had it backwards. I thought the dongle was the receiver and the box was the transmitter. But it's the opposite, eh? Good point, not sure my cable box supplies USB power, but luckily my Wii right next door does : )

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